Abu Dhabi goes shopping: a unique, futuristic city in Abu Dhabi is poised to lead the global 'green revolution' in urban 21st century living. Mustapha Karkouti reports from Abu Dhabi.(BUSINESS AND FINANCE) From: The Middle East | Date: April 1, 2008| Author: Karkouti, Mustapha | COPYRIGHT 2008 IC Publications Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE IN human development and nation-building is taking place in Abu Dhabi and the capital of the UAE is a city in a hurry. Its planners, politicians and rulers are working tirelessly to catch up with other man-made miracles such as Singapore, Tokyo and Dubai.

One can imagine what a young, free and single fashionista is seeking when she goes shopping in downtown Paris, London, Milan or New York with a bulging purse, but one cannot even begin to think what ...